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Central Whips Attucks In Turkey Day Clash
"MISS CENTRAL" [Photo] MISS ELLA MADLYN NICHOLAS Winner of the "Miss Central" contest sponsored by the Central High School Athletic Department. Miss Nicholas is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholas of East Roselane St., and is a member of 12ABc. "Miss Central" and her four attendants observed the Thanksgiving Day game between Central and Attucks from a special platform built near the sidelines. - By Fletcher P. Martin Before a crowd that filled Central Stadium Central's Yellow Jackets kept intact a Turkey Day winning streak that began in 1927 by defeating Crispus Attucks of Indianapolis 13-6. Central scored in the initial quarter when Booker Thornton, Central lineman, recovered Anderson's, Yellow Jacket quarterback, short punt which had been touched by an Attucks player and allowed to roll into the invaders' end zone. In the second quarter Nelson Clay, Central's great running half, taking the ball on Attucks' nine wormed his way across the goal line for the second touchdown. D. White place kicked the conversion. Attucks got its lone touchdown when Sleet, 190 lb. Danville boy, plunged over from Central's two after the Indianapolis team had marched down the field. The conversion kick was blocked. Coleman, Central's brilliant end, was the outstanding line man on the field. Glover and Sleet were Attucks' threats.
ANDERSON TAKES BRIDE IN CANADA Louisvillians were given what might be termed a Thanksgiving surprise this week when the announcement by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry Aiken of Atlanta, Ga., of the marriage of their sister, Ann Rucker, to Charles W. Anderson, Jr., local attorney and legislator, reached the city. The ceremony was performed in Montreal, Canada on August 20, by Rev. Roy P. Stafford of the St. James United Church. The bride is an alumna of Atlanta University and the Hampton Institute Library School. Prior to her present position as librarian at Kentucky State College, she was employed at Fisk University and the Carnegie library in Atlanta. Her family many years ago was quite active in Republican circles in the South, her father having served as Georgia's only Negro Collector of Internal Revenue, and her grandfather, the late Jefferson Long as the first United States Negro Congressman. Mr. Anderson is one of Louisville's progressive young attorneys, and since beginning the practice of law here in 1933, he has taken an active and prominent part in the legal, civic, political and social life of the city and state. In 1935 he was elected a member of the Kentucky Legislature, and has the distinction of being the first Negro ever elected to a public office in the city of Louisville; recently having been re-elected for his third consecutive term as State Representative. He is a graduate of Wilberforce University and the Howard University School of Law.
LEXINGTON JURY AGAIN GIVES DEATH PENALTY AFTER 16 HOURS Lexington, Ky., Dec. 1--History was written here in the trial of the now historic case of the Commonwealth vs. Eugene Burnam, charged with rape. For the first time in Fayette county's history Negroes were empanelled on grand and petit juries. This came as the direct result of motions tendered by counsel for the defense, C. Eubank Tucker, C. W. Anderson, Jr., and Prentice Thomas, first to quash the indictment and second to dismiss the entire jury panel on the grounds that Negroes have been excluded from jury service. When the case was called Friday Judge Swope dismissed two grand jurors and appointed R. C. Hogan and William Buchanan, Negro citizens of Lexington. About 15 race men were called for petit jury service but none were seated because of "having contributed [to?] the Defense Fund," informed Mr. Tucker. Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, four hours were spent in qualifying jurors. The questions asked in examining the juror s were based largely on the question of racial prejudice and tolerance. Mrs. Hazel Perkins, state's (Continued on page 8)
SENATOR DUFFY QUINN CHAPEL LYCEUM SPEAKER The initial Lyceum hour of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday, December 10, at 4 p. m., affords the Louisville public the opportunity of hearing Senator W. H. Duffy, State Director of Social Security, who will speak on "Social Security in Kentucky." The famous Fifth Street Baptist Church choir, directed by Miss Iola Jordan with Robert Purdy at the organ, will furnish the music. This new feature at Quinn is the point of a knife, criminally being promoted by a group of progressive young men under the leadership of Messrs. Powell and Lester as co-chairmen. Mr. Liggin is program chair man; Mr. Moore, secretary of Lyceum Board; Mr. Starks, treasurer and Mr. Cooper, chairman of Speaker's Bureau. Rev. W. Augustus Jones, pastor of 5th St., will offer the invocation and Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, pastor of Quinn, the benediction at the Lyceum, Sunday afternoon, December 11.
HONOR PRESIDENT OF INSURANCE CO. Hall Gets Birthday Surprise Following Long Illness The Louisville District office at 422-24 S. 6th Street was the scene of a well planned and an appropriately appointed surprise birthday assemblage in honor of President H. E. Hall of the Mammoth Life Insurance Co., Wednesday evening, November 22. The full Home and District office forces were there with their wives, husbands, sweethearts. When President Hall entered the building, he was made aware of the surprise to follow by the chorus of voices that greeted him singing "We lift a song of praise to thee, President, our President! After being seated, Mr. A. Douglas Doss, Director made a few remarks to the effect that they were gathered to show their appreciation of, and have a few hours of gayety with Mr. Hall on his birthday, and that there would be no speeches or introductions, but merely an informal party. He said: "We do not need to enumerate what President Hall has done for you, me, for all of us, and for the race. He has recently recovered from a long illness, (Continued on page 4)
SANDERS ON ROAD TO RECOVERY W. L. Sanders, well known business man, whose severe illness kept him confined for several weeks at Red Cross Hospital, is well on the road to complete recovery. In the past few weeks he has been seen on numerous occasions enjoying a drive with some of his friends in the brisk autumn air. It is expected that he will be "circulating" among his many associates and acquaintances in the near future. Commenting on his good fortune in regaining his health, Mr. Sanders expressed the feeling that the thoughtfulness of his many friends was undoubtedly an important factor in his successful fight to regain his health. The cards, flowers and telephone calls which were received daily at his bedside are sincerely and gratefully appreciated.
The Lincoln Institute Choral Society, presented at Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church, Tuesday, Dec. 12, brings to Louisville a new treat, and a rare treat. See "Leaderville on Exhibition" on page 7.
MARRIAGE [ANNOUNCED?] [Photo] MRS. ANN RUCKER ANDERSON Librarian at Kentucky State College, who became the bride of Charles W. Anderson, Jr., local attorney and legislator, last August. See announcement on [this?] page.
N.A.A.C.P. [MEMBERSHIP?] CAMPAIGN ORGANIZED FOR BIG DRIVE The 1939 campaign of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People got under way Monday night with a good start when an enthusiastic gathering of workers received their instructions for conducting this year's membership drive. Organization plans perfected by the steering committee [for?] the campaign were [drawn up?] to include a procedure [for?] reaching several thousand persons who will be asked to join the organization in the drive. John L Leake, chairman of the campaign, told the [workers?] that he expects them [to?] make a definite report before the campaign closes. E. Frederick Morrow, branch co-ordinator of the national organization, arrived in the city Saturday and immediately took over the job of directing the 150 campaign workers. Speaking to the group Monday night, Mr. Morrow said, "There has never been a time in the history of the country when the needs and rights of minority groups could be stated with greater possibility of getting fair consideration." He said that the N.A.A.C.P. during the past three years has advanced the status of the Negro to a new high.. On Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Y.W.C.A., the branch will hold a mass meeting to which all members and interested persons are invited. "The New Crusade" will be the [subject?] of an address by Mr. Morrow. Among the many civic-[minded citizens?] who are cooperating [with?] the membership drive are [Herron?] A. Clark, Mayor of [Derbytown?] and vice chairman; [Mrs.?] Geneva Wilson, Vice (Continued on page 8)
[Race?] Policeman Wins 2nd Award
Gandhi Demands Complete Freedom Makes Blunt Statement to Britain About War and Democracy
MRS. F. WEATHERS PASSES AWAY Mrs. Frances Weathers, well known church and civic leader passed away at her residence 1911 W. Madison Street last Sunday afternoon after an illness of several days. Mrs. Weathers was an active member and leader of the Missionary Society of her denomination, of the Jefferson County Sunday School Association, and of the Parent-Teacher Association. She was a delegate to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church. The funeral services were held at 15th St. Memorial Church where she was a prominent member, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. J. Hughlett officiating, assisted by Rev. B. N. Hemingham, A. W. Jackson and A. A. Perry. Mrs. Weathers is survived by twelve children, Edgar, John, Dee, James and Marshall sons; Mesdames Aline Hardesty, Louise Childs, Etta Dickerson, Frances Clay, Anna Harding and Misses Christine and Elida Weathers, daughters; eighteen grandchildren, one sister and one brother. In charge of Undertaker S. L. Taylor the remains o f Mrs. Weathers were carried to Maud, Ky., for burial.
3 METED '9-19' Pleading guilty to drunken driving three defendants received the '9-19' penalty from Police Judge John Brachey Tuesday. Those sentenced were William F. Donald, 1127 South 12th, William McDowell, 1510 Arthur and Collier Payne 1622 W. Madison.
Initiate Plans to Equalize Educational Opportunities
HOLD SECOND MEET ON RACE SUBJECT - FULL AND FRANK DISCUSSION OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY HAD, SAYS REPORT Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 1--Plans for equalizing higher educational opportunities for Negroes in Kentucky were initiated here today by the Governor's Advisory Committee on Negro education, in session in the Chamber of the House of Representatives. The Committee, composed of both white and Negro educators, was appointed by Governor A. B. Chandler as an outgrowth of a meeting eight months ago relative to the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Lloyd Gaines in Missouri, and continued by Governor Keen Johnson, with President Frank L. McVey, University of Kentucky, as Chairman. In the absence of President McVey, on account of illness, the Committee elected President R. A. Kent, University of Louisville, Chairman, and President R. B. Atwood, Kentucky State College, as Secretary. Following a full and frank discussion in which the state's responsibility for providing equal educational opportunities for all its citizens was stressed, the Committee voted, to limit its work to the higher levels and to set up a subcommittee of its membership with the assigned duties as follows: 1. To draw up plans for continuation of present out-of- (Continued on page 8)
HUSBAND SCALDS WIFE TO DEATH Mrs. Thelma Orndorff, 25 of 1716 W. Chestnut, died at the City Hospital, Tuesday as the result of burns received when her husband, Charles Orndorff, 32, allegedly threw a kettle of boiling water on her. Also scalded was Mrs. Lizzie Baker, owner of the house where Mrs. Orndorff lived. Orndorff has not been apprehended by police as The Leader goes to press. Being speerated. Mrs. Orndorff was living with Mrs. Baker when she met her death. Witnesses claimed the husband slipped into her room Saturday where she saw him and fled into the kitchen and tripped accidentally over Mrs Baker, both falling to the floor. An informed source said as the two women cowered on the floor, the man with the remark, "I ought to scald you to death," jerked the steaming tea kettle from the stove and dashed the boiling water on his wife and Mrs. Baker then fled the house. The wife managed to drag herself to the phone and called the police. Both women were rushed to the hospi tal where Mrs. Orndorff died three days following the scalding. Mrs. Baker is in a serious condition. The police court records shows the wife has had the husband arrested repeatedly for molesting her. Each time he was put under bond to keep the peace The dead woman's employer said, on viewing the body at The G. C. Williams Funeral Home, that the escaped husband on numerous occassions had harrassed the woman on her job. Police are making an extensive search for the alleged murderer
SHUMAKE RAPE CASE ENDS WITH YEAR'S JAIL SENTENCE Charges of rape against James Shumake, 3433 Virginia, and William Powell, Parkland, were amended to assault and battery and each received a one year jail sentence. The defendants were charged with being two of five men who criminally assaulted Emma Roberts, 23, of 1625 Congress, last September. Before the compromise defense counsel H. L. Van Arsdale asked a continuance on the grounds that their three main witnesses, Ruben Thurman, John 'Bookie' Thomas, and Robert Thomas, were fugitives. These boys had been located and efforts were being made to apprehend them, Mr. Van Arsdale said. Ruling on the affidavit for a continuance, Criminal Court Judge Lorraine Mix said, "the court would be unable to make witnesses testify because they are tried on the same offense. It would be trifling with justice to grant a continuance. Politics rumored to be envolved in the case received a set-back when the decision reached in the compromise seemin gly pleased both the defense and the prosecution.

Central Whips Attucks In Turkey Day Clash
"MISS CENTRAL" [Photo] MISS ELLA MADLYN NICHOLAS Winner of the "Miss Central" contest sponsored by the Central High School Athletic Department. Miss Nicholas is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholas of East Roselane St., and is a member of 12ABc. "Miss Central" and her four attendants observed the Thanksgiving Day game between Central and Attucks from a special platform built near the sidelines. - By Fletcher P. Martin Before a crowd that filled Central Stadium Central's Yellow Jackets kept intact a Turkey Day winning streak that began in 1927 by defeating Crispus Attucks of Indianapolis 13-6. Central scored in the initial quarter when Booker Thornton, Central lineman, recovered Anderson's, Yellow Jacket quarterback, short punt which had been touched by an Attucks player and allowed to roll into the invaders' end zone. In the second quarter Nelson Clay, Central's great running half, taking the ball on Attucks' nine wormed his way across the goal line for the second touchdown. D. White place kicked the conversion. Attucks got its lone touchdown when Sleet, 190 lb. Danville boy, plunged over from Central's two after the Indianapolis team had marched down the field. The conversion kick was blocked. Coleman, Central's brilliant end, was the outstanding line man on the field. Glover and Sleet were Attucks' threats.
ANDERSON TAKES BRIDE IN CANADA Louisvillians were given what might be termed a Thanksgiving surprise this week when the announcement by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry Aiken of Atlanta, Ga., of the marriage of their sister, Ann Rucker, to Charles W. Anderson, Jr., local attorney and legislator, reached the city. The ceremony was performed in Montreal, Canada on August 20, by Rev. Roy P. Stafford of the St. James United Church. The bride is an alumna of Atlanta University and the Hampton Institute Library School. Prior to her present position as librarian at Kentucky State College, she was employed at Fisk University and the Carnegie library in Atlanta. Her family many years ago was quite active in Republican circles in the South, her father having served as Georgia's only Negro Collector of Internal Revenue, and her grandfather, the late Jefferson Long as the first United States Negro Congressman. Mr. Anderson is one of Louisville's progressive young attorneys, and since beginning the practice of law here in 1933, he has taken an active and prominent part in the legal, civic, political and social life of the city and state. In 1935 he was elected a member of the Kentucky Legislature, and has the distinction of being the first Negro ever elected to a public office in the city of Louisville; recently having been re-elected for his third consecutive term as State Representative. He is a graduate of Wilberforce University and the Howard University School of Law.
LEXINGTON JURY AGAIN GIVES DEATH PENALTY AFTER 16 HOURS Lexington, Ky., Dec. 1--History was written here in the trial of the now historic case of the Commonwealth vs. Eugene Burnam, charged with rape. For the first time in Fayette county's history Negroes were empanelled on grand and petit juries. This came as the direct result of motions tendered by counsel for the defense, C. Eubank Tucker, C. W. Anderson, Jr., and Prentice Thomas, first to quash the indictment and second to dismiss the entire jury panel on the grounds that Negroes have been excluded from jury service. When the case was called Friday Judge Swope dismissed two grand jurors and appointed R. C. Hogan and William Buchanan, Negro citizens of Lexington. About 15 race men were called for petit jury service but none were seated because of "having contributed [to?] the Defense Fund," informed Mr. Tucker. Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, four hours were spent in qualifying jurors. The questions asked in examining the juror s were based largely on the question of racial prejudice and tolerance. Mrs. Hazel Perkins, state's (Continued on page 8)
SENATOR DUFFY QUINN CHAPEL LYCEUM SPEAKER The initial Lyceum hour of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday, December 10, at 4 p. m., affords the Louisville public the opportunity of hearing Senator W. H. Duffy, State Director of Social Security, who will speak on "Social Security in Kentucky." The famous Fifth Street Baptist Church choir, directed by Miss Iola Jordan with Robert Purdy at the organ, will furnish the music. This new feature at Quinn is the point of a knife, criminally being promoted by a group of progressive young men under the leadership of Messrs. Powell and Lester as co-chairmen. Mr. Liggin is program chair man; Mr. Moore, secretary of Lyceum Board; Mr. Starks, treasurer and Mr. Cooper, chairman of Speaker's Bureau. Rev. W. Augustus Jones, pastor of 5th St., will offer the invocation and Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, pastor of Quinn, the benediction at the Lyceum, Sunday afternoon, December 11.
HONOR PRESIDENT OF INSURANCE CO. Hall Gets Birthday Surprise Following Long Illness The Louisville District office at 422-24 S. 6th Street was the scene of a well planned and an appropriately appointed surprise birthday assemblage in honor of President H. E. Hall of the Mammoth Life Insurance Co., Wednesday evening, November 22. The full Home and District office forces were there with their wives, husbands, sweethearts. When President Hall entered the building, he was made aware of the surprise to follow by the chorus of voices that greeted him singing "We lift a song of praise to thee, President, our President! After being seated, Mr. A. Douglas Doss, Director made a few remarks to the effect that they were gathered to show their appreciation of, and have a few hours of gayety with Mr. Hall on his birthday, and that there would be no speeches or introductions, but merely an informal party. He said: "We do not need to enumerate what President Hall has done for you, me, for all of us, and for the race. He has recently recovered from a long illness, (Continued on page 4)
SANDERS ON ROAD TO RECOVERY W. L. Sanders, well known business man, whose severe illness kept him confined for several weeks at Red Cross Hospital, is well on the road to complete recovery. In the past few weeks he has been seen on numerous occasions enjoying a drive with some of his friends in the brisk autumn air. It is expected that he will be "circulating" among his many associates and acquaintances in the near future. Commenting on his good fortune in regaining his health, Mr. Sanders expressed the feeling that the thoughtfulness of his many friends was undoubtedly an important factor in his successful fight to regain his health. The cards, flowers and telephone calls which were received daily at his bedside are sincerely and gratefully appreciated.
The Lincoln Institute Choral Society, presented at Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church, Tuesday, Dec. 12, brings to Louisville a new treat, and a rare treat. See "Leaderville on Exhibition" on page 7.
MARRIAGE [ANNOUNCED?] [Photo] MRS. ANN RUCKER ANDERSON Librarian at Kentucky State College, who became the bride of Charles W. Anderson, Jr., local attorney and legislator, last August. See announcement on [this?] page.
N.A.A.C.P. [MEMBERSHIP?] CAMPAIGN ORGANIZED FOR BIG DRIVE The 1939 campaign of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People got under way Monday night with a good start when an enthusiastic gathering of workers received their instructions for conducting this year's membership drive. Organization plans perfected by the steering committee [for?] the campaign were [drawn up?] to include a procedure [for?] reaching several thousand persons who will be asked to join the organization in the drive. John L Leake, chairman of the campaign, told the [workers?] that he expects them [to?] make a definite report before the campaign closes. E. Frederick Morrow, branch co-ordinator of the national organization, arrived in the city Saturday and immediately took over the job of directing the 150 campaign workers. Speaking to the group Monday night, Mr. Morrow said, "There has never been a time in the history of the country when the needs and rights of minority groups could be stated with greater possibility of getting fair consideration." He said that the N.A.A.C.P. during the past three years has advanced the status of the Negro to a new high.. On Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Y.W.C.A., the branch will hold a mass meeting to which all members and interested persons are invited. "The New Crusade" will be the [subject?] of an address by Mr. Morrow. Among the many civic-[minded citizens?] who are cooperating [with?] the membership drive are [Herron?] A. Clark, Mayor of [Derbytown?] and vice chairman; [Mrs.?] Geneva Wilson, Vice (Continued on page 8)
[Race?] Policeman Wins 2nd Award
Gandhi Demands Complete Freedom Makes Blunt Statement to Britain About War and Democracy
MRS. F. WEATHERS PASSES AWAY Mrs. Frances Weathers, well known church and civic leader passed away at her residence 1911 W. Madison Street last Sunday afternoon after an illness of several days. Mrs. Weathers was an active member and leader of the Missionary Society of her denomination, of the Jefferson County Sunday School Association, and of the Parent-Teacher Association. She was a delegate to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church. The funeral services were held at 15th St. Memorial Church where she was a prominent member, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. J. Hughlett officiating, assisted by Rev. B. N. Hemingham, A. W. Jackson and A. A. Perry. Mrs. Weathers is survived by twelve children, Edgar, John, Dee, James and Marshall sons; Mesdames Aline Hardesty, Louise Childs, Etta Dickerson, Frances Clay, Anna Harding and Misses Christine and Elida Weathers, daughters; eighteen grandchildren, one sister and one brother. In charge of Undertaker S. L. Taylor the remains o f Mrs. Weathers were carried to Maud, Ky., for burial.
3 METED '9-19' Pleading guilty to drunken driving three defendants received the '9-19' penalty from Police Judge John Brachey Tuesday. Those sentenced were William F. Donald, 1127 South 12th, William McDowell, 1510 Arthur and Collier Payne 1622 W. Madison.
Initiate Plans to Equalize Educational Opportunities
HOLD SECOND MEET ON RACE SUBJECT - FULL AND FRANK DISCUSSION OF STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY HAD, SAYS REPORT Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 1--Plans for equalizing higher educational opportunities for Negroes in Kentucky were initiated here today by the Governor's Advisory Committee on Negro education, in session in the Chamber of the House of Representatives. The Committee, composed of both white and Negro educators, was appointed by Governor A. B. Chandler as an outgrowth of a meeting eight months ago relative to the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Lloyd Gaines in Missouri, and continued by Governor Keen Johnson, with President Frank L. McVey, University of Kentucky, as Chairman. In the absence of President McVey, on account of illness, the Committee elected President R. A. Kent, University of Louisville, Chairman, and President R. B. Atwood, Kentucky State College, as Secretary. Following a full and frank discussion in which the state's responsibility for providing equal educational opportunities for all its citizens was stressed, the Committee voted, to limit its work to the higher levels and to set up a subcommittee of its membership with the assigned duties as follows: 1. To draw up plans for continuation of present out-of- (Continued on page 8)
HUSBAND SCALDS WIFE TO DEATH Mrs. Thelma Orndorff, 25 of 1716 W. Chestnut, died at the City Hospital, Tuesday as the result of burns received when her husband, Charles Orndorff, 32, allegedly threw a kettle of boiling water on her. Also scalded was Mrs. Lizzie Baker, owner of the house where Mrs. Orndorff lived. Orndorff has not been apprehended by police as The Leader goes to press. Being speerated. Mrs. Orndorff was living with Mrs. Baker when she met her death. Witnesses claimed the husband slipped into her room Saturday where she saw him and fled into the kitchen and tripped accidentally over Mrs Baker, both falling to the floor. An informed source said as the two women cowered on the floor, the man with the remark, "I ought to scald you to death," jerked the steaming tea kettle from the stove and dashed the boiling water on his wife and Mrs. Baker then fled the house. The wife managed to drag herself to the phone and called the police. Both women were rushed to the hospi tal where Mrs. Orndorff died three days following the scalding. Mrs. Baker is in a serious condition. The police court records shows the wife has had the husband arrested repeatedly for molesting her. Each time he was put under bond to keep the peace The dead woman's employer said, on viewing the body at The G. C. Williams Funeral Home, that the escaped husband on numerous occassions had harrassed the woman on her job. Police are making an extensive search for the alleged murderer
SHUMAKE RAPE CASE ENDS WITH YEAR'S JAIL SENTENCE Charges of rape against James Shumake, 3433 Virginia, and William Powell, Parkland, were amended to assault and battery and each received a one year jail sentence. The defendants were charged with being two of five men who criminally assaulted Emma Roberts, 23, of 1625 Congress, last September. Before the compromise defense counsel H. L. Van Arsdale asked a continuance on the grounds that their three main witnesses, Ruben Thurman, John 'Bookie' Thomas, and Robert Thomas, were fugitives. These boys had been located and efforts were being made to apprehend them, Mr. Van Arsdale said. Ruling on the affidavit for a continuance, Criminal Court Judge Lorraine Mix said, "the court would be unable to make witnesses testify because they are tried on the same offense. It would be trifling with justice to grant a continuance. Politics rumored to be envolved in the case received a set-back when the decision reached in the compromise seemin gly pleased both the defense and the prosecution.